Dare to Lead
by Brené Brown · Brené Brown
Brené Brown's book translating her research on vulnerability and courage into workplace leadership practice. Covers rumbling with difficult conversations, living by stated values, building trust and recovering from setbacks, giving leaders concrete behaviors and language for braver team cultures.
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